by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living
Many children’s parents have either read or told the story of Jonah as a fantasy that teaches the perils of disobedience. However, Jesus spoke to the unbelieving scribes and Pharisees about Jonah: “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign! But none...
by Joy Bollinger | Praise and Worship
Why praise GOD? Praise expresses complete trust in our Creator. That trust conquers anxiety, for His Word tells us not to be anxious about anything, but in every situation we are to pray, worship, and give thanks to Him as we make known our requests before...
by Joy Bollinger | Choices
When my son was a little boy, I told him that in this life, we have a free will to make either good or bad choices. That choice will either yield a positive result or a negative result. He repeated my words to me, when as a teenager, he took ownership of a bad choice...
by Joy Bollinger | Christian Living
Jesus said, “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or he will be devoted to one and despise the other” (Matthew 6:24). Master is defined as a person who possesses authority, ownership, or instructional leadership. Therefore,...
by Joy Bollinger | PRAYER
The New Oxford American Dictionary defines “prayer” as “a request for help or an expression of thanks addressed to God.” For the Christian, prayer is conversation with God, through Jesus, our Intercessor. Adam and Eve enjoyed face-to-face communication...